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Dover Publications, 1998-02-10. paperback. Very Good. Large paperback. Unmarked pages. Light cover-wear, small indents. 1998. 1h
Fraisier du Chily, Plate III, from "Traite des Arbres Fruitiers" de Duhamel Du Monceau, Henri Louis - 1768
de Duhamel Du Monceau, Henri Louis
Fraisier du Chily, Plate III, from "Traite des Arbres Fruitiers"
de Duhamel Du Monceau, Henri Louis
- Usado
Paris: Saillant & Desaint, 1768. First edition. Print. Very good condition. Original copper engraved plate of the strawberry with later hand color, from Duhamel Du Monceau's important 18th century fruit book. Only 1000 copies of the work were published. The artists include Aubriet, Basseport and Le Berriays. Bright, strong impressions. Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau (1700-1782) was one of the most important French writers on fruit, plant physiology and agriculture, and "in this field he was one of the outstanding botanists of the eighteenth century" (Raphael). Image size 8.25 x 10", Paper size 9 7/8 x 13", printed on laid paper, berry is crimson, with green leaves. Toned evenly. Book reference: Nissen 550; Great Flower Books, p. 55; Dunthorne 100; Stafleu TL2 1546; Oak Spring Pomona, 28.
- Librería Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints (US)
- Formato/Encuadernación Print
- Estado del libro Usado - Very good condition
- Cantidad disponible 1
- Edición First edition
- Editorial Saillant & Desaint
- Lugar de publicación Paris
- Fecha de publicación 1768